Bio

Richard Liesveld

When Jan Wegereef and Ruud Bossen retired internationally in 2007, two new Dutch referees were up for a FIFA badge. One was Van Boekel the other Richard Liesveld. Both were UEFA Category 3 referees, Liesveld went to 2nd, Van Boekel to 1st

debut

Richard Liesveld had his debut in the professional league in 2001.

Did you know

2008

Richard Liesveld once sent off a player when he booked him for the first time, thinking it was the second warning.

According to the Dutch referee he is a good runner and physically strong.

9 is the largest number of cards (red and yellow) he ever showed.

Richard Liesveld, who got his FIFA badge in 2008, is looking forward to officiate matches in places like San Siro, Wembley and Camp Nou.